About the course
This course, designed for pre-school, primary, and secondary school teachers, provides essential training on environmental awareness, environmental management, and sustainable development education. Participants will learn how to inspire and empower their students to take active roles in raising environmental awareness within their families, communities, and schools. By promoting participatory approaches, teachers will equip students with skills and attitudes to become leaders for a greener and more sustainable future.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course, participants will:
Inspire and empower students to lead environmental change in their communities.
Develop students’ problem-solving, collaboration, and decision-making skills for sustainable solutions.
Encourage sustainable consumption patterns and raise awareness about conserving natural resources.
Course Content
This course equips teachers with the knowledge and tools to transform their schools into eco-friendly learning environments. By engaging students in hands-on, participatory approaches, educators will cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious leaders committed to sustainable development.
Morning (3 hours):
- Icebreaker: “Why Green Matters” – Sharing thoughts on environmental sustainability.
- Session 1: Understanding Eco-Schools – Goals, values, and best practices.
- Session 2: Environmental Awareness – Discussing the importance of environmental education and sustainability.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Identifying Environmental Issues in Your School – Analyzing local challenges and opportunities.
• Group Activity: Brainstorming student-led solutions for environmental concerns.
Morning (3 hours):
- Icebreaker: “Recyclable or Not?” – A quick activity to classify waste materials.
- Session 1: The Recycling System – Steps, benefits, and challenges.
- Session 2: Creating a Green Plan – Mapping out recycling initiatives in schools.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Designing Recycling Stations for Your School – Hands-on planning and designing.
• Interactive Activity: Relating Garbage and Recyclable Materials – Practical exercises to identify waste categories.
Morning (3 hours):
- Icebreaker: “Future Earth” – Envisioning a sustainable world.
- Session 1: Conservation of Natural Resources – Strategies for schools and communities.
- Session 2: Consumption Patterns and Waste Prevention – Exploring habits that promote sustainability.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Creating Environmental Lists – Identifying spaces for planting or creating play areas.
• • Group Activity: Discussing Local Sustainability Projects – Sharing ideas and planning implementation.
Morning (3 hours):
- Icebreaker: “Imagine and Innovate” – Sharing innovative ideas for environmental action.
- Session 1: Designing Creative Tasks for Students – Incorporating environmental education into lessons.
- Session 2: Developing Problem-Solving Skills – Helping students identify and address environmental issues.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Preparing an Action Plan – Developing step-by-step initiatives for your school.
• Interactive Activity: Role-Playing Environmental Challenges – Practicing leadership and teamwork.
Morning (3 hours):
- Icebreaker: “Green Leaders” – Highlighting inspiring stories of student leaders.
- Session 1: Empowering Students to Take Action – Techniques for fostering leadership.
- Session 2: Evaluating and Motivating Students – Building confidence and commitment to environmental efforts.
Afternoon (3 hours):
- Workshop: Presenting Your Eco-School Plan – Participants share their plans and receive feedback.
- Closing Activity: Reflection and Feedback – Discussing takeaways and next steps.
• Certificate Distribution and Course Conclusion.
